Our first category is The Most Beautiful Woman in JAPAN. We have selected the four candidates whom we consider to be the most beautiful of the nation. It’s now up to you to select a winner. The lady who receives the most votes will go on to the next round to compete against the winners of the other nations.

The Japanese contestants are: Maki Horikita, Erika Sawajiri, Ai Takahashi, and Ayumi Hamasaki. Click on any image to see it full-size. Then cast your vote!